The 2023 Global Digital Conference was held in the West Hongqiao Area of the Hongqiao International Central Business District in Shanghai on Nov 6.
This international event brought together more than 800 experts, scholars, industry leaders, business elites, and organizational representatives from around the world to discuss the future prospects of digitalization in China.
During the conference, Xu Jian, secretary of CPC Qingpu District Committee, highlighted how the development of innovative elements in Qingpu has been driven by the release of national strategic dividends. He also emphasized on Qingpu's commitment to an innovation-driven approach and expressed the district's determination to become an international digital capital.
Ding Lei, the CEO of NetEase Inc, also expressed his commitment to playing a more significant role in its partnership with Qingpu district. He emphasized that NetEase will contribute to Qingpu's efforts to become the starting point of China's digital Belt and Road Initiative.
The signing ceremony of Yangtze River Delta digital trunking industry cooperation agreement. [Photo/Wechat account: gh_402dd04155e6]
Jin Junfeng, a leader of the CPC Qingpu District Committee, signed a Yangtze River Delta digital cooperation agreement with 16 enterprise representatives. Deals for another 16 digital economy projects with a combined investment of approximately 18.3 billion yuan ($2.51 billion) were also signed on the spot. These projects include eight digital intelligence projects, four digital service projects, and four digital park projects.
The conference also marked the establishment of the Global Digital Conference Wisdom Alliance, which will bring together senior scholars, enterprise elites, and technical experts in the field of digital economy.
The goal of this alliance is to integrate advanced concepts and successful practices from scholars and the industry, build a platform for international exchanges and cooperation in digital innovation, and undertake collaborations that would provide guidance and suggestions for digital transformation and industrial innovation and upgrading.
